Information Systems - INFSAH4501
Stream Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
School: School of Info Systems, Technology & Management
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Program: 4501 - Commerce (Honours)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
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Stream Outline
The Information Systems Honours program offers more advanced level coursework, and the chance to develop individual skills working independently on a research project. The program provides a broad exposure to advanced areas in Information Systems as well as a high degree of specialisation that is applicable to a career in industry. The Honours program is also designed a preparation for PhD research in Information Systems at both UNSW and leading international research intensive universities.
Stream Structure
The steam consists of 48UOC of coursework and thesis as specified below.
- INFS4795 Thesis Part A (6 UOC)
- INFS4796 Thesis Part B (18 UOC)
- INFS4886 Principles of Research Design (6 UOC)
- INFS4887 Business Research Methods (6 UOC)
Plus two electives from the following list:
- INFS4806 IS Forensics (6 UOC)
Honours mark and Class of Honours
The Honours degree is awarded in the classes shown below. A composite Honours mark (based upon all components of the stream weighted as 50% coursework and 50% thesis) will be calculated for each student at the end of the Honours year and used to determine the class of Honours degree awarded:
First Class Honours 85 and above
Second Class Division I 75 – 84
Second Class Division II 65 – 74
Third Class 50 – 64
The Honours degree is awarded in the classes shown below. A composite Honours mark (based upon all components of the stream weighted as 50% coursework and 50% thesis) will be calculated for each student at the end of the Honours year and used to determine the class of Honours degree awarded:
First Class Honours 85 and above
Second Class Division I 75 – 84
Second Class Division II 65 – 74
Third Class 50 – 64
Entry Requirements
The following baseline requirements apply for admission to the Information Systems Honours program. The applicant must have:
- Completed a single degree including all requirements for a major in information systems(or a closely related discipline) OR completed 144 UOC of a dual business degree including all requirements for a major in information systems (or a closely related discipline). Students with comparable qualifications from Australian and overseas institutions are also welcome to apply.
- Have never failed a course (i.e. no FL grade on the Transcript);
- Have attained an overall and discipline WAM of at least 70.
How To Apply
Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Honours Coordinator for Information Systems, Technology and Management.
After these discussions, the following information should be sent to the Honours Coordinator for Information Systems:
After these discussions, the following information should be sent to the Honours Coordinator for Information Systems:
- A cover letter highlighting the academic background and other strengths of the applicant
- A copy of the applicant’s CV (with at least one academic referee)
- An academic transcript from the relevant tertiary institution
- A completed application form
- A statement of research interest/proposal not exceeding 1,000 words
- Other relevant supporting documents (e.g. awards, research papers), if any.
For more information about the application procedure, applicants should contact the Honours Co‐ordinator for Information Systems
External domestic applicants should apply directly to UNSW UAC Admissions. External international applicants should apply directly through UNSW Apply Online.
Pathways
Students who successfully complete the honours program may continue to further study in Master of Philosophy or PhD.
Additional Information
External domestic applicants should apply directly to UNSW UAC Admissions. External international applicants should apply directly through UNSW Apply Online.
Pathways
Students who successfully complete the honours program may continue to further study in Master of Philosophy or PhD.
Additional Information
Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced.
Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced.
Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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